Articles from the March 11, 2015 edition

Arlington's Haller Park will likely be seeing at least two improvements constructed this summer, as the renovation of the park, which started last year, continues. New parking spaces are scheduled to...

It might have seemed like déja-vu all over again for the Arlington Eagles following last weekend's big loss to Bishop Blanchet in the opening round of the 3A State Tournament at the Tacoma Dome. But...

The Lakewood School District will again be holding an Open House and Community Information Night. It is slated for March 17, 6-7:30 p.m., at Lakewood High School. This event is an opportunity for parents, students and the community to learn more abou...

The state of Washington will be awarding its first Medal of Valor since 2007 to the communities of Oso, Arlington, Darrington and the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe. The four communities are being recognized for...

Marysville citizens can now report junk vehicles, neglected properties or other public nuisance violations online with the city's new online complaint form. The new form will help speed the reporting...

Marysville Parks and Recreation is offering a craft fair with items made by kids. This event takes place at the same time as the annual Easter Egg Hunt so there will be lots of shoppers on hand. Event will be Saturday, April 4, from 9:30 a.m. to...

The Friends of the Arlington Library will host a two-day book and candy sale on Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 11, in the lobby of the Library at 105 N. Washington Avenue, in Arlington. The sale, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m....

The Lakewood High School Cougar band and Jazz Choir Swingbeat arrived safety home recently from their trip to Disneyland. "They had a fabulous trip and were simply amazing in their performances, and...

Challenge Day changed the lives of two groups of Arlington High School students and staff on Feb. 17 and 18. In addition, Feb. 19 was held for students from both Post and Haller middle schools. Challe...

RAVE: I want to thank the young mother that returned my purse to Safeway after I left it attached to my cart. It was with such fear that someone would take it, and then find out you took the trouble to go back in the store and return it. I cannot tha...

As we begin our third decade of the annual state and tribal salmon co-managers' salmon season setting process called North of Falcon, it's a good time to look at how far we've come and talk about our...

Village Theater hits it out of the ballpark again with “Around the World in 80 Days,” a play by Mark Brown, based on Jules Verne’s 150-year-old novel. The story, set in the late 1800s, involves Phileas Fogg, and his wager that he can travel...

Arlington City Council was scheduled this Monday, March 9, to review a software program for electronic timekeeping. The finance department is presenting an option from NOVAtime, one of several companies contacted. The cost-saving measure would reduce...

Astronomy – Discover the Night Sky Discover the stars in this introduction to astronomy class with instructor Ken Hoffman and offered by the Marysville Parks and Recreation Department. This three-week class for ages 13 and older and youth ages...

Life can be stressful and the more we can do to relieve that stress the happier and healthier we can be. Nothing causes me more stress than trying to adjust to Daylight Saving Time and while I would...

Dorothy Jane Adkins, long-time resident of Marysville, died peacefully on Feb. 27, 2015 in Everett at the age of 87. Dorothy was born and raised in Sheridan, Montana and moved to Bremerton with her parents in 1943. In 1952 she moved to Marysville...